Gracie Landa, 18, a Florida teen who went missing in Tampa on June 27, 2023, has been found in Durham, NC—now charged with murder in a deadly North Carolina shooting.
Who is Gracie Landa? Missing Tampa Teen Turned Murder Suspect
Once the subject of nationwide alerts by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Gracie Landa vanished at 16 years old, leaving her family and authorities desperate for answers. For more than two years, her disappearance was a mystery—until August 18, 2025, when she was arrested in Durham.
Durham NC Shooting Linked to Gracie Landa
Authorities allege that Gracie Landa is connected to the May 30, 2025 murder of Christopher Piedrasanta-Perez, 23, a FedEx worker and DoorDash driver.
Investigators say Piedrasanta-Perez was sitting in a car near Whippoorwill Park with two women when gunmen opened fire from the woods, killing him instantly with a headshot. The two women were injured, and over 40 shell casings were recovered from the scene.
Gracie Landa’s Arrest
Gracie Landa appeared in Durham County Court on August 20, 2025, where she was denied bond. Her next court date is set for September 11, 2025.
Police have not yet revealed Landa’s exact role in the ambush, but sources close to the investigation indicate that a romantic dispute triggered the fatal confrontation.
